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Big Bang
The most important scientific discovery of all time and why you need to know about it
Book • 2004
The book chronicles the evolution of the Big Bang model of the universe, from ancient Greek scientists to 20th-century discoveries.
It includes personal stories of key figures such as Albert Einstein, Georges Lemaître, Edwin Hubble, and others who contributed to the theory.
The book also explores the scientific method, highlighting how serendipity, curiosity, theory, and observation have shaped our understanding of the universe.
It addresses the initial skepticism towards the Big Bang theory, including Einstein's initial dismissal, and how subsequent observations confirmed its validity.
It includes personal stories of key figures such as Albert Einstein, Georges Lemaître, Edwin Hubble, and others who contributed to the theory.
The book also explores the scientific method, highlighting how serendipity, curiosity, theory, and observation have shaped our understanding of the universe.
It addresses the initial skepticism towards the Big Bang theory, including Einstein's initial dismissal, and how subsequent observations confirmed its validity.
